Lead with Purpose. Deliver Excellence in Hospitality.Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.At Compass Group, we believe in creating environments that support healing, wellbeing, and exceptional care. We are proud to partner with a leading private healthcare facility in the heart of London, to deliver outstanding Catering and hospitality services that truly enhance the patient, visitor, and staff experience.We are now looking for a passionate and experienced Contract Director to lead this prestigious, hospitality-led soft FM contract. This is a high-impact leadership role where your ability to inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and exceed client expectations will directly support world-class healthcare delivery.What You'll Be Doing:Leading the day-to-day operations of catering and hospitality across the hospital site, ensuring seamless service deliveryManaging, coaching, and inspiring on-site teams to deliver with care, precision, and prideBuilding strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders to anticipate and exceed expectationsEnsuring rigorous compliance with food safetyDriving innovation and continuous improvement in hospitality and service deliveryOverseeing budgets, resource planning, and commercial performanceUpholding health & safety and Compass Group standards at every levelWhat We're Looking For:Proven experience managing catering services in a healthcare or high-profile soft FM environmentA natural people leader with exceptional communication and motivation skillsStrong commercial and contract management capabilityConfidence in managing client relationships and building long-term partnershipsDeep understanding of food hygiene and healthcare compliance requirementsCalm, resilient, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced, high-stakes settingWhy Join Us?This is more than a contract - it's a mission with meaning. You'll lead a dedicated team, shape high-quality services that directly impact patient recovery and wellbeing and represent Compass in a truly prestigious healthcare setting.If you're driven by purpose, passionate about people, and committed to delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsAs part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.Job Reference: com/0407/92956001/52748687/STC #Medirest SignatureCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Contract Director (London)